Wednesday star Evie Templeton explains what Agnes’ change of heart at the end of Season 2 really means

The Nevermore Academy on Wednesday is a celebration of outcasts and their abilities, and the different students in the show have especially unique identities.

However, being unique and 'yourself' can sometimes be the root of huge pressure in today's world, especially for a teenager who is just starting on the path of self-discovery.

Evie Templeton's character, Agnes DeMille, and her growth in Netflix's Wednesday Season 2 were a beautiful portrayal of the importance of self-discovery and the burdens that come with it. In a recent interview with ScreenRant, Templeton talked about her character's journey in the show.

Keep reading to know more.

Wednesday Season 2 featured a beautiful journey through Agnes DeMille

Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 showed Evie Templeton's Agnes DeMille as one of the girls in Wednesday's fan group. However, Agnes' fan worship went further than any of the other girls, as she decided to impress Addams by forcing her to solve a mystery and save Enid's life.

Wednesday was not too impressed by her antics, but kept Agnes around to get her help in her investigations, owing to her power of invisibility. Being somewhat useful to her idol only fueled Agnes's obsession. The hero worship went so far that Agnes lost track of herself and was actively trying to physically embody Wednesday.

Unimpressed and triggered by Agnes' mimicry, Wednesday doesn't react well, leading to Agnes' breakdown. It is at this moment that Enid finds Agnes (dressed exactly like Wednesday, wig and all), invisible, alone, and crying.

Even though Enid struggles with a lot in her life, she has never felt the need to be anybody except herself. Agnes needed that lesson, and Enid is one of the best people for her to look up to in this journey of self-discovery. Speaking about this moment, Templeton shared the deeper meaning of this interaction in her interview with ScreenRant. She said:

"I think that’s a very beautiful moment, and I think it meant a lot that that moment felt right and felt truthful, as well. I think that message of individuality and being yourself and knowing your self-worth is a very important message, especially for teenagers."

Templeton went on to explain how this moment also reflects today's world of social media, where it is very easy to find oneself molding into an idea of perfection instead of embracing "who you are deep down." Templeton added that Agnes' interaction with Enid is a really important message in today's world for kids who are just starting in life and already have a perceived idea of perfection to compare themselves to.

"I think it’s a funny time with social media and trying not to compare yourself with other people, and embracing who you are deep down. I think that’s a really important message, and it was great to play around with that and see what Agnes was like when you take down the walls that she’s put up," she added.

Nevertheless, we'll have to wait until the next installment of the Gothic series to find out if we actually get to witness Agnes on this quest of identity and self-discovery, as Enid advised her to.

"One Wednesday Addams is more than enough for this world. If you're tired of being invisible, stop hiding in other people's personalities. Be your own psycho, Agnes. Trust me, you'll be good at it," Enid advised Agnes.

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